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Gauhar

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Meaning

Gem, jewel, pearl

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic جوهر
Urdu گوہر
Persian گوهر
Bengali গওহর
Pashto ګوهر

Alternate Spellings

Gauhar is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Gem, jewel, pearl', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Persian culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Gauhar is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Gauhar is a Persian word meaning "jewel" or pearl.

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Etymology

From the Persian گوهر (gowhar), 'gem, jewel, essence.'

Notable Historical Usage

From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities.